Job Description Summary
The Chief Innovation & Digital Officer (CIDO) will lead the GE HealthCare Imaging Segments innovation strategy across digital software and technology platforms overseeing the full lifecycle of new product development installed base enhancements and seamless updates. This leader will be an active collaborative member of the Imaging leadership team central to shaping the future of GE Healthcares Imaging portfolio - delivering scalable AI-powered cloud-first software solutions that enhance clinical impact accelerate growth and strengthen competitive edge.
In addition to owning the Imaging Segments New Product Innovation (NPI) process and roadmap the CIDO will focus on delivering interoperable high-impact digital capabilities that improve R&D ROI and enable the development of modern software platforms at scale. The role will lead a large global software organization across several countries while also providing functional leadership for Imaging R&D in areas such as technology processes career development and capability building.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy and Vision
- Own the end-to-end technology strategy for Imaging aligning hardware and software platforms with business goals and customer needs including inorganic growth (build buy partner) advanced technology development and leverage of internal capabilities to accelerate progress.
- Define and lead the Imaging Segments digital platforms AI and cloud technology strategies in alignment with business objectives driving platforming and interoperability across product lines and enabling scalable innovation and faster time-to-market.
Business Impact and Growth Enablement
- Collaborate with commercial and product leaders to deliver digital initiatives in alignment with expected delivery timelines that boost revenue expand margins and enhance customer value translating business needs into actionable digital roadmaps that improve R&D ROI and operational efficiency.
- Establish KPIs to measure the ROI of digital investments and ensure alignment with Imagings P&L goals.
Customer-Centric Innovation
- Embed user feedback clinical insights and market trends into the digital product lifecycle championing a customer centric approach.
- Enhance customer experience through intuitive secure and high-performing digital solutions.
Data Strategy and Governance
- Define and oversee the Imaging Segments data strategy ensuring secure compliant and value-driven use of data across platforms.
- Ensure rigorous design controls cybersecurity and regulatory compliance across all software and device innovations.
- Leverage analytics and AI to unlock insights that inform product development and business decisions.
Software Delivery and Architecture
- Lead the architecture and delivery of modern cloud-native platforms and AI-driven applications enabling recurring revenue.
- Own the program management process and system of record for both device and software innovations emphasizing safety quality security and time-to-market.
Cross-Functional and Ecosystem Leadership
- Direct Imaging Segment worldwide product planning to determine technology investment roadmaps for both device and software solutions.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D product commercial IT and operations teams to ensure cohesive architecture solution interoperability and execution.
- Build strategic partnerships with technology providers startups and academic institutions to accelerate innovation.
Organizational Leadership and Culture
- Ensure the organization is structured for agility scalability and cross-functional collaboration enabling a modern software business through Agile DevOps Design Thinking and Lean practices.
- Build and inspire high-performing purpose-driven teams across geographies.
- Foster a culture of innovation agility inclusion and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business administration software engineering or related field; masters degree preferred
- 10 years of leadership in digital software or technology roles.
- 5 years leading global cross-functional in a global matrixed environment
- Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation ideally in healthcare or regulated industries
- Willingness and ability to travel (25%).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a senior technology leadership role within a cloud-native or AI-driven environment.
- Deep understanding of SaaS models digital product management and agile software development.
- Strong business acumen with a track record of linking digital strategy with financial results.
- Excellent communication stakeholder management and change leadership skills.
Prior experience in the regulated medical device or healthcare technol
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Chief